KC Edventures Guide for Ages 3-5

Burr Oak Woods Nature Center

Come visit one of the best nature centers in the Kansas City area! They have many hands-on activities, turtles, fish, birds, and some other animal friends. Watch a fun nature movie & read some great books in the preschool area.

Before Your Visit:

You'll probably be walking the trails, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket.

Pack a snack - there's quite a bit to explore and a fun place to eat.

Explore Burr Oak Woods:

Explore the preschool area to find books and nature artifacts you can touch

Put your hand in the holes of the search-and-find boxes to see what you discover

Watch the turtles swim and crawl on the rocks

See lots of fish in the 3,000 gallon tank

Talk a walk on one of the hiking trails and see if you find any animal friends.

Have Mom or Dad sign the kids up for one of the cool preschool programs!

Learn More:

Learn about animal tracks, leaves and other great things in this fun activity book from Discover the Forest.